The hiring of Academic Skills Consultants is contingent on program funding, supply
and demand, faculty/staff recommendations, and the applicant's willingness to fulfill
the responsibilities outlined below. An applicant’s signature on the Employment Application indicates his/her agreement to carry out these responsibilities, and noncompliance
with any of these may result in termination of employment. To find out more about
what you can expect to learn from working as an Academic Skills Consultant, review
our learning outcomes for ASCs.

Academic Skills Consultant Responsibilities

Participate in ASC Training and Assessment

Participate in weekly, one-hour ASC training meetings

Observe at least two learning skills workshops on different topics

Review workshop and ASC materials stored in Blackboard

Attend WaLC Staff Meetings one to two times per semester to receive training and updates,
to establish your tutoring schedule for the next semester, and to provide feedback
to the Director

Collect workshop evaluations from participants at the close of each workshop

Complete a self assessment at the end of each semester

Lead Group Workshops

Conduct interactive learning skills workshops for classes and student groups, using
techniques learned in ASC training and materials provided by the WaLC

Establish appropriate physical, emotional, and social boundaries with the students
you serve. Notify the Director immediately if you are unable to do so.

Respond to students within the limits of your training, position, and expertise. ASCs
are not expected to complete students’ work for them, to suggest grades for assignments
discussed in consultations, or to engage in negative talk about instructors’ teaching
methods, grading policies, assignments, or personalities.

Report for Workshops and Consultations on time and avoid any unnecessary cancelations.
Notify the WaLC (828-227-2274) immediately if you will be late or unable to keep a
scheduled Consultation with a student. Notify the Director immediately if you are
unable to present a workshop to which you have been assigned.

Respond within 12 hours to calls from the WaLC Executive Team and within 24 hours
to emails from the WaLC.

Provide at least two weeks' notice if you intend to terminate your employment with
the WaLC.

Show consideration for the WaLC's resources and materials: return workshop materials
to the center; clean up your area at the conclusion of each consultation: wipe down
whiteboards and tables and throw away trash.

Fulfill Administrative Responsibilities

Record your hours on your timesheet every Friday in MyCat and submit your timesheet
every other Friday. Failure to submit your completed timesheet by the end of the bi-weekly
pay period may result in late payment.

Check your catamount email regularly for appointment confirmations and updates from
the WaLC.

Use GradesFirst to maintain up-to-date contact information (e.g. cell phone and home
phone numbers); establish and maintain a schedule for Academic Skills Consultations;
create accurate records of your actual consultation time (log in for 15 minutes for
no-shows).

Academic Skills Consultant Qualifications

To be eligible to work as an Academic Skills Consultant, students must

Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA

Commit to the position for at least 2 years

Provide at least two recommendation forms

Possess excellent communication skills

Demonstrate enthusiasm for helping students to improve their learning skills